This was my 25th cruise, 3rd on Royal Caribbean. I am 50 years old and traveled with my husband, 2 teenage daughters and my 83-year-old mom, who paid for it all! We selected this ship because of the time of year (school holiday), the great itinerary and the fact that we live on Long Island and did not have to fly.

Traveling to the port could not have been easier. You drop your luggage off at a big tent (my husband parked the car nearby @ $18 a day). Then, we took a one-minute bus ride to the terminal to check in and board. Simple, simple, simple!

Our cabin was conveniently located on deck 6 near the elevator. The beds were really comfy and there was more space than we needed. My mom and older daughter had the cabin next door, and my younger daughter slept in a bunk bed that was above our bed. The rooms have a dial which you can use to listen to or turn off ship announcements. Our cabin steward always made sure we had what we needed and his service was excellent. On this ship, you won't get bottles of shampoo and lotion or bathrobes like on Celebrity or Holland America. Read more